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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO

As the end of 2023 approaches, it becomes imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken. Our interconnected online world is no longer separate from our lives, businesses, or our global economy.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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Why Is It Necessary to Run Cybersecurity Evaluation Exercises?

Altexsoft

The rapidly growing volume and sophistication of attacks entail the need for greater preparedness, especially through regular security exercises. Here’s a question related to the field of security: Why do military organizations ceaselessly conduct combat exercises or drills? Reason 1: Knowing if the system works.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Curb Your Enthusiasm Over ChatGPT-type Tools at Work, Says U.K.’s NCSC 

Tenable

Plus, the QakBot botnet got torn down, but the malware threat remains – what CISA suggests you do. 1 – NCSC: Be careful when deploying AI chatbots at work When adopting AI chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, organizations should go slow and make sure they understand these tools’ cybersecurity risks.

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CVE-2023-2868: Barracuda and FBI Recommend Replacing Email Security Gateway (ESG) Devices Immediately

Tenable

In these attacks, UNC4841 leveraged multiple backdoor malware families, dubbed SALTWATER , SEASPY , SEASIDE , SUBMARINE (DEPTHCHARGE), and WHIRLPOOL. These additional malware families are known as SKIPJACK and FOXTROT / FOXGLOVE. Solution On May 20, Barracuda released security patches to “remediate the vulnerability.”

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Safeguarding SMEs: GenAI, Cybersecurity, and IP Protection Challenges

Trigent

Yet, this formidable technology also brings forth risks requiring attention, particularly in cybersecurity and Intellectual Property (IP) rights. One is a glaring lack of basic cybersecurity measures, and two, given the low-risk and high-reward nature, cyber criminals target these businesses more often than large enterprises.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: 6 Things That Matter Right Now

Tenable

26 | The “platformization” of hybrid cloud security. Tackling IT/OT cybersecurity challenges. Tips for complying with HIPAA’s cybersecurity rule. 1 - IDC sees shift to “platformization” of hybrid cloud security. That’s according to IDC’s “Worldwide Cloud Workload Security Forecast, 2022-2026.” . And much more!